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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.12, 209.89 and 114.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.12, 209.89 and 114.82 is: 158.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.12 : 209.89 = 114.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.12/209.89 = 114.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.12x = 209.89 × 114.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.12x = 24,099.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,099.57/152.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.42

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